What happens when you withdraw: checks, pending times and payouts
Why the first withdrawal is usually the slowest, what the casino is checking, and how to get paid faster next time.
In this guide
A withdrawal passes through three stages: the casino’s own review, the payment provider, and your bank or wallet. Most delays happen in the first stage, and most of them only happen once.
Stage 1: the casino review
UK-licensed casinos must know who you are. If your account was verified when you signed up, the review is usually a quick check that the request matches your payment method. If not, expect a request for photo ID and, sometimes, proof of address.
Stage 2: the payment method
Once approved, e-wallets and open banking tend to land within hours. Debit card withdrawals usually take one to three banking days. See our payment method pages for the times we measured.
Stage 3: your bank
Weekends and bank holidays add time to anything that relies on banking days. A request made on Friday evening can easily arrive on Tuesday.
How to speed things up
- Verify your account before your first deposit.
- Withdraw to the same method you deposited with.
- Keep the name on your account identical to the name on your bank card.
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